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LA RfiKST cm* riKrn.ATION.
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TOFSDAY $, IMT
The President’* Menage.
This atilo awl interesting p«Mie docu
ment is pttWished in full in onr paper
this morning. it is, ii)ge all the State
paper* 'of lt< eminent author, nhlr, arjru- f
mentntive, and statesmanlike, and wor
thy of general perusal.
Tbk \V touts'.. —11 there be a scene
in this wide world on which the eve of
Heaven could rest with complacency, it
is when two hearts are bound in that
tie that no man eftn put asunder. And
to those who sro toitd of observing the
various scenes of life, the Wedding day
iueideut will afford a theme in which
fancy can revel in wild and happy luxu
riance. Although it is a tune for re
joicing, ns every face will tell by the
smile that plays upon it, yet a solemnity
will steal unawares over the mind us we
ponder upan the future—all wrapped in
darkness—until our feelings will he for
a moment lost in wild, rich revery.
He who passes through life without
ever feeling the soft raptures of that
charm which woman possesses, when
age has withered his locks, and the
incidents of his pilgrimage pass before
him, will acknowledge that wedding
scenes are sunny spots that glisten on
the landscape of his memory ; they are
scenes in which he would willingly be
come an interested partioipator, for he
now feels that be is aloue in the world
there is no heart that beats in unison
with his, no hand to sooth the pillow
where anguish dwells, nor hang the
fondness of affection over the fevered
frame.
But very different are the feelings of
the young and enthusiastic, when they
mingle in the wedding joy and gaze
upon a happy groom and smiliog bride.
They have a thousand fairy links woven
in chain around them by the busy hand
of Cupid. If their fancy is centred on
an object, they long to make her their
bride, to see her cheerful and happy;
and if not, their eyes will roam around
to find a fair one worthy of the affec
tions they have to bestow. Yes, at
such tin: 93 there is a rapture in the
thought, a joy in the anticipation of
that day when the sun shines sweetly
upon their happiness; when their des
tiny will be linked with another—he to
protect and cherish, she to love and
sooth. Thus, one wedding creates an
other—may there be many.
Our Position, Our Danger, and
Our Duty.
NUMBER 11.
Editors of the T)a :%/ Pi ess: —The
main ground of the charge of contumacy
which is preferred against the excluded
States by exponents of Northern senti
ment is, that having refused to ratify the
proposed Amendment to the Constitu
tion the people of the “rebel States’
havegiot made any counter proposition,
or offered any other terms upon which
both sections could unite and thus re
store pence to the country. Our non
a tio'n is consider* and tantamount to an
ac of aggression, and our failure to say
wnat we will agree Vo do is taken as
conclusive evidence that tve refuse to do
anything.
Os all thelxnodca which have been
proposed by friends and foes for the ac
complishment of what is called the
‘‘reconstruction of the Union," none has
appeared to be so-just, so conciliatory, and
so likely to effect the object as that which
was origin ily proposed in Kentucky—a
National Constitutional Convention of
all the States, in which both North and
South cpuld he heard, where conference
on ap equal footing would be possible*
and where, by personal observation and
intercourse, bulb could hear the truth
and have their minds disabused of the
errors and misapprehensions which now
obstruct the reunion of the States.
We do riot want either a Republican
Convention or a Democratic Conven
tion. We want a National Convention,
irrespective of all old political parties,
where the good men and true of all
parties may assemble, animated by the
single {forpose to save tlu* country.
To such a body thg excluded States
might confidently entrust their interests
and their honor, aftd thfi North could
have.no four that by such a tribunal
any of her just rights, or any of her
reasonable pretentiohs, would not be
faithfully expected and carefully guard
ed. In no Other way can the great
question of reconstruction be directly
submitted to the grand inquest of the
people, and the iricpealablc decision of
the Court of last resort obtained. It
tnay be pretended (hat the Ihte
Congressional elections at the North
spoke the popular will, and pronounced
the “ ultimatum of the conqueror to the
vanquished." but the-fact that among
those who uro the most prominent lead,
ers of Northern constituencies there ia
a wide difference of opinon as to what
the people meant by their elections,
iys good grpuild to queYitm tlie
nature and extent of their action and
may justify us in giving ourselves the
benefit of the doubt, ami asking anew
trial before the only court which can be
considered of conmpetent jurisdiction.
The <mtbmis;ioii of the Constitutional
Amendment to the States which were
deprived by a majority of Congress from
participating irf training Iho proposed
change in the organic ..law, logically
excludes'dhe theory that those States
by their net of secession destroyed
their Stale existence, and can only be
regarded nnd treated'us territory ac
quired fry conquest. Jt was only as Stales
—free, independent and codqual mem
bers of the Union—that they could be
invited to ratify the Amendment. Their
refusal to do so, whether it be wise or
ill judged, justifiable or
right or wrong, cannot of itself work
their degradation from tbs condition of
States to that of territories, or afford
any justification in law, fact or reason
fur the violent assumption that they
were only to be regarded as States for
the purpose of giving a servile assent to
an oppressive law, and that the moment
they had performed this single act of
sovereignty, they relapsed again into
the territorial and dependent condition.
We hare very decidedly, and, I
think, very rightly, refused to ratify the
Amendment—because, first, it wn a
fi-am and by a Congress from which our
representatives were excluded ; second,
| it proposed to discriminate unjustly to
I our prejudice, and deprive us of the
political power to which wo are legally
entitled-, nnd, third, it required us to
cast an infamous stigma upon the men
whom, of nil others, we admire, respect,
and trust the most.
Having done this, we can very pro.
perly make n counter-proposition. We
can say to the people of the North that,
while we feet that we could not honora
bly accept the arrangement which was
proposed to 11s in their name, we are
neither stiff necked or defiant, but, on
the contrary, anxious to be at peace
and on good terms with them, and that
we. therefore, propose a Convention of
all the States which will make such
alterations in the organic law of the
Union as it may consider necessary to
suit the changes which the war has
wrought in the condition of the country.
Such a proposition cannot possibly do
ni any harm, and may do us a great
deal of good. There are thousands of
straightforward, practical men at the
North, who will approve its justice; and
though they may favor the Constitu
tional Amendment, will prefer the ac
ceptance of this plan to the. adoption of
coercive measures, and there are thou
sands of meu at the North who would
choose this as the best mode of settling
the controversy. But should it tail—
that is, should the North refuse to accede
to such a plan—it will, at all events,
elicit for us a distinct declaration of
what the North wants, of the terms upon
which she is ready to settle, and what
the excluded States must do before they
can be relieved from their present
anomalous and disastrous position. That
we will have to make concessions of
what we firmly believe to he our rights,
and that we will have to conquer our
prejudices and abate our pride, is inevi
table. If we maintain our honor and our
self-respect—and we will do that though
the heavens should fall—we can afford
to make concessions, if thereby we can
secure peace.
Inactivity, in the presence of so many
and great dangers, is far lrom “mas
terly.” We are bound to exhaust all
honorable means of peaceable adjust
ment before we should fold our arms
and await aggression as unavoidable.
The voice of eight millions of people
raised in behalf of justice, and peace,
will be heard and will prevail. Mode'
ration and good temper on our part will
necessarily beget moderation and good
temper in those whom we now regard as
our oppressors. All the Northern people
are not like Butler and Stevens. Their
prejudices and animosities are not in
surmountable. They are not bent on
our destruction from an abstract love of
cruelty.
Let us propose the Convention as the
way to hear them, and allow them
to hear us. Let us disprove the charge
that all are defiant and contumacious,
and show how ready anu anxious we
are for honorable peace.
Xyi.on.
GEOSGIA ITEMS.
A froedman, named Dock Dansby.
resisted the sheriff of Troupe county,
who was arresting him, and was shot
five times.
They have a glee club in LaGrangc.
Rev. C. W. Selvidge, Agent of the
Freedmeii’u Bureau at Dalton, has
received a supply of commissary stores
fur distribution to the poor and destitute
of all the counties in that circuit, except
Dade.
Brownwood Institute, in LaGrangc,
is for sale.
Mrs. John 11. Bain, who left Griffin a
bride, a short time ago, died suddenly
at Austin, Miss., and her remains are to
be brought back for interment. „
Freedmeu are leaving Troupe county
for the west.
Hon. Wm. B. Fleming has been
elected Judge in the Savannah Circuit.
A. B. Smith was elected Solicitor.
On Christmas day the residence of
Mr. F. M. Sawyer, in Newton county,
was entirely consumed by fire, which
burned so rapidly that he only sue.
ceeded in saving a portion of his furui
ture.
An exchange says that the wealthy
men of Taylor and other counties in
Georgia, are taking measures to erect
Cotton mills so as to give employment
to those whom they will have to support
otherwise in iuleness during the coming
winter and part of the spring.
The Southern Cultivator is copy
righted.
The Southern Masonic Female Col
.lege at Covington, has been reorganized j
with G. J. On-us President.
The editor of the Griffin Herald re
fers to the melancholy condition of the
colored people of thnt county, us reveal
ed by their squalled and limitless ap
pearance during the holidays.
RAii.ntiAn Item. —The Chattanooga
Union, ol yesterday, soys : * .
“Representatives Irotn the different
railroad lines constituting the great
Southern Mail Route, between New
Orleans ahd Washington, nut in this
city yesterday, and settled upon anew
schedule upon this route. By the new
arrangement, two daily trains will now
rut? between the cities above named,
and the time will be shortened conside
rably.
f New Advertisements.
FOR SALE,
That valuable property, for
merly owned and occupied by Mr.
F. A. Mango as a Nursery ; situated on tha
most eligible part of South Boundary street,
just out of the city limits, vis:
The RESIDENCE and large GARDEN,
hiving a front of 250 foot oh Mirbury Street,
with all necessary out houses, Kitchen,
Carriage House, Servants’ Rooms, Stable’s
lor horses and costs, nnd a fine Rot House
for plants, and an excellent Well of Water
in the yard. All has been recently im
proved by the present propriotor.
ALSO,
Tboeo choice BUILDING LOTS, com
posing the square fronting on South Roun
dary 344 feet, being Southeast of Marbury
street. For tonus, apply to
I. P. GIHARDY,
Or B. 11. Brodnax, 22V Broad street.
jaß—fit
For Sale,
MY TWO HORSES AND CARRIAGE,
Hockawuy, and Buggy. Tho Horses
are warranted sound. Apply to
I. P. GIRARDEY,
Or B. 11. Brodnax, 229 Broad street.
jaß—fit
Rooms and Boarding,
TWO GOOD ROOMS WITH BOARD;-
in a private family, can be obiained
by apply ing at 53 Broad street, corner of
Broad and Lincoln streets.
jaS—tf
Beef, IPork, Etc
I HAVE THIS DAY OPENED A MEAT
HOUSE at the BRANCH ICE HOUSE
on Campbell street, between Greoiie and
Ellis streets, where I shall be happy to wait
on uiy friends, and tbo public generally.
GIVE ME A CALL.
jaß—st P. H. PRIMROSE.
Pure Holland Gin
AND
SANT DE CROIX RUM
WEST INDIA TAMARINDS
GOOD SUGARS, finrn 121 cts. to 18 ots.
NUTMEGS in Shell
PRESERVED GINGER
And a select stock of .
FAMILY UROCERIES by retail.
C. 11. JOIIANNSEN,
104 Reynolds street, below Centro
jaß—3 m *
Take fSTotice I
T RUSSELL <£- CO.’S
. LARGE RAFFLE
WILL COME OFF TO-NIGIITI
All persons interested will please bo
punctual, and bring their friends with
them, as there are a few chances left.
SIX SPLENDID PRIZES !
Chances for Chances will be Raffled for.
No. 286 Broad street.
i»8 —It
Special Notices.
B@“RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.—The January Meeting of the
Richmond County Agricultural Socioty will
be hold at Rodney Chapel, six miles from
Augusta, on the Savannah Road, on SAT
URDAY, 12th inst., at 12 M. Tho Execu
tive Committee will meet at eleven o'clock
on that day. The “Stafford Sulky Culti
vator" and the “Stump Puller” will be ex
amined and tested that day, and the public
generally, and the farmers especially, are
earnestly invited to attend and witness tho
proceedings. Parties having agricultural
machinery, or products, arc invited to bring
them out for inspection and exhibition.
W. ts. \V 11 ID BY,
jnnß—eodtd Secretary.
IS©*SOLDI ERS’ BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION. The Monthly
Meeting of tho Stockholders of this Associ
ation will be held at tho City Hall, Wed
nesday Eveuing, tbo 9th inst., at 7£ o’clock.
WM. R. DAVIS,
ja6—3fc Secretary.
SOUTH CAROLINA R. R. C 0.,)
Augusta, tfa., Jan. 4. 1867. J
jjggp PROPOSALS WILL BE 11E
coivcd until TUESDAY, Bth inst.,inclusive,
to haul with Mule or Horse Power, cars be
tween the Local and Through Depots of this
Road. Proposals will bo received for haul
ing per cor, or monthly, or yearly. For
further information apply to John E. Mar
ley, Agent South Carolina R. R. Company,
Augusta, On., or 11. T. PEAKE,
j a 4—4 Gen. Sup’fc.
ggp- GROWTH OF 1800—GET THE
BEST.— We have an ample supply of choice
GARDEN SEEDs, grown by the most
careful and reliable seedsman in America,
and selected expressly-to meet the require
ments of this climate. Each package is
warranted full weight, and of the same uni
form excellence that has characterized this
establishment for the past forty years.
STEVENSON <fc SHELTON,
ja3- eo(16 288 Broad street.
DURING MY ABSENCE
from the State Mrs. ELIZA M. DICKIN
SON will act as my Attorney.
L. 0. FILLETTE.
Augusta, Dec. 31, 1866.
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GEORGIA RAILROAD, )
Avgusta, Sept. £9, 1866. j
ggy- NOTICE TO MERCHANTS
AND SHIPPERS.—Through Freight Tar
iffs from the West via Nashville and Mem
phis having been agreed on, Through
Bills of Lading will bo given, etc. Copies
of such Tariffs can bo had at this Offico.
Wo have also Through Tariff in operation
from points in East Tennessee to this place.
E. W. COLE,
oc2—tf General Superintendent.
BALMORAL SKIRTS,
All wool, just received from
BARIS. MRS. PUGIIE,
ilolfi 190 Broad street.
WHITE ALPACA,
Beautiful quality, for sale
by AIRS. PUG HE,
del 6 190 Broad streot.
WOOLLEN GOODS 7 "
"W" oollen Goods
Fon
WINTER WEAR!
Breakfast shawls
SONTAGS
CHILDREN’S SACQUES
NUBIAS
LADIES’ and CHILDREN’S HOODS
INFANTS’ HOODS
LEGGINGS and SHOES
In groat variety, at ,
Mas. ruoiiE’s,
190 Broad street,
no27~tf Augusta, Ga.
City Ordinances. lj
AN OKUINAIVCE, I
Creating the office of Cemetery{ Brick
Mason :
Hrc. I. Be it Ordained by the City Conn. l
eil of Augusta, and it is hereby Ordained by j
the Authority of the same, That the City
Council (hall annually, on the second Sat- 1
uvday in January, elect an Officer, to be j
termed Cemetery Brick Mason, whose duty j
it shall bo to brick and fini*h ail graves
winch he may be called ou to do, under
direction of the City Sexton. His prices
shall always be regulated by the City Coun
cil. Said Officer shall pay personal atten
tion to bis duties. Provided, that other
Brick Masons have the privilege of doing
this work when called on. ij
S*c. 11. And be it further Ordained, That
all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances
militating against this Ordinance, be aod
tho same arc hereby repealed.
Done in Council this 4ih day of January,
A. D., 1867.
[L. 6.] JOHN FOSTER.
Mayor C. A.
Attest; L. T. Blome, C. C.
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Aik ORDINANCE,
To amend the One Hundred and Eighteenth
Section of the General Ordinance.
Sec. 1. Be it Ordained by the Oity Coun
cil ts Augusta, and it is hereby ordained by
the authority of the same, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance, the One
Hundred and Eighteenth Section of the
General Ordinance shall be so amended os
to road as follows :
The House heretofore known as the Pest
House in this City, shall hereafter be known
as the Small Pox Hospital, and shall be
subject to the same regulations which gov
ern the City Hospital.
Tho City Council shall, ou the second
Saturday in January in each and every
yoar, elect one Physician to the Small Pox
Hospital, for a term of one year; his salary
shall be one thousand dollars per annum ;
and he shall bo subject to the ramo reuitla
tiors which govern tbo Physician in charge
of the City Hospital. It shall also be his
duty to attend all pauper cases in tho City
without extra charge.
In case of sickness or necessary absence,
he shall appoint a substitute, to bo ap
proved by the Mayor. He shall, also, have
power to appoint u Steward and a Nurse, to
bo approved by the Hospital Committee.
The salary of the Steward shall be forty
dollars per month, and that of the Nurse
twenty-five dollars per month. Both Stew
ard and Nurse shall bo undvr the control of
tho Physician in ebargo of the Hospital.
Sec. 2. Anti be it further Ordained, That
all ordinances and parts of ordinances mil
itating against this ordinance be, and the
same are hereby, repealed.
Done in Council ibis 4th day of Januarv,
A. D., 1867.
[L.S.] JOHN FOSTER,
Attest: Mayor C. A.
L. T. Blome, C. C. 4
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AN ORDINANCE,
For tho better protection of the Firemen of
Augusta :
fcr.C. 1. Be it Ordained by the City
Council of Augn»tft, and it in hereby Or
dained by the Authority of the same, That
it shall bo the duty of tho Members of the
several Fire Companies in the City of Au
gusta, to register their names, ages, and
the Company of which they are Members,
at the Clerk of Council's Office, in a book,
or books, to be kept by that Officer for that
purpose.
Sec- 2. Each atd every Fireman, upon
registering, shall be required to take
the following oath, before tho Clerk of
Council’ “T, A. B. do solemnly swear
(or affirm) that I am a Member of
Fire Company, No. —, and was duly elect
ed according to tho rules of the Fire De
partment and the Acts of tho Legislature in
reference to Fire Companies—so help mo,
God !’’
Sec. 3. Each and every Fireman, upon
taking the foregoing oath, shall be fur
nished by the Clerk of Council with a Cer
tificate, showing that said Fireman has
been duly registered, and for which he shall
pay to the Clerk tho sum of One Dollar.
't shall »ken bo tee duty of the Fireman
thus registered to present said Certificate if
tbo Chief Engineer of the Fire Department,
who will furnish him with a Registered
Badge, of tho proper number. Each and
eveiy Member, so registered, shall, upou
ceasing to be a Member of any Fire Com
pany in this City, bo required to return his
Badge to the Chief Engineer, under a pen
alty of not exceeding Ten Dollars. Pro
vided, That any Member transferring his
membership to another Company shall bo
required to change his Badge, for which he
shall apply to the Clerk of Council, as iu
the original instance.
Skc. IV. Any Fireman found guilty of
loaning his Badge to any person whatever
shall be fined in a suui not exceeding Fifty
Dollars ; and every person who has faded
to register his name and procure his Badge,
as hereinbefore required, shall not be con
sidered a Fireman.
Skc. V. Any person found guilty of coun
terfeiting a Registered Badge shall bo fined
in a sum of not less than One Hundred
Dollars.
Sec: VI. And be it further Ordained,
That ail Ordinances ami parts of Ordi
nances mi'itatiug against this Ordinance,
be and the same are hereby repealed.
Done in Council Ibis 4th day of January,
A. D., 1807.
[L. S.j JOHN FOSTER,
Mayor C. A.
Attest; L. T. Blome, C. C.
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AN ORDINANCE,
To Authorize the Appointment of Standing
Committees :
Sec. 1. i'e it Ordained by the City Council
of Augusta, find it is her*by Ordained bj the
authority of the tame, That at the first reg
ular meeting after the regular election lor
Mayor and Members of Council, it shall bu
the duty of tbo Mayor to appoint the fol
lowing Standing Committees:
Finance, Streets and Drains, Police,
Houghton Institute, Bridge, Pumps and
Wells, Engines, River Banks and Wharves,
South Common-, Turknett Springs Water
Works, Market, Health, City ft fill, [ail,
Lamps, Augusta Canal, Hospital, Printing,
Magazine, Military Stores and Exhibitions,
Railroad, Special Water Works, Cemetery.
Sec. 11. It shall be the duty of these
Committees to examine into all subjects
referred to them, and repoprt to the
Council, or to act, as they may be directed
and to perform such other duties ns may be
required of them by special Ordinances.
Sec. 111. The Mayor shall be cx-officio
Chairman of these Committees, and may
call them together whenever the public
interests require it.
Sec. IV. And be it further Ordained,
That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinan
ces, militating against this Ordiuunce, be,
and the same are hereby, repealed.
Dono in Council, this 4th day of January,
A. D., 1867.
[L. S.] JOHN FOSTER,
Mayor C. A.
Attest : L. T. Blome, C. C.
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AN ORIMNANCJE,
To Create tho Office of Assistant Collector
and Treasurer:
Skc. I. Re it Ordained by the OVy Council
of Auyueta, aud it in hereby Ordained by
the authority of the some, That on the
second Saturday in January, 1867, and
every fourth year tbcronllor, unkss sooner
discharged by u majority of Council for
inoouipolcney or noglcct of duty, there
shall ho elected by the City Council of
Augusta an officer known ns Assistant Col
lector and ’Treasurer, who shall, before
epteting upon the disphargo of his official
duties, give bond and.security iu the sum of
live thousand dollars, and shall receive an
nunuitl Salary* of one thousand dollars,
pgyablo monthly. It shall be his duty to
assist the Collector and Treasurer in col
lecting all faxes and business lieonsos due
the City Council, nnd perform suuh other
duties as belong to that office.
Skc. 11, Aud be it further Ordained, That
all Ordinances and parti of Ordinances
militating against this Ordinance be, and
tho snuio aro hereby, repealed.
Done in Cottnoil this 4th day of January,
A. D., 1867, JOHN FOSTER,
[L. S.] Mayor C. A.
Attest: L. T. Blome, C. C.
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Sic. 11. And he if further Ordained,
That el! Ordinances and penrttf&rdtrrantes,
raiiitwtiugngainit this Ordinance, be, aud
Done in Councilftbis 4th da, of January,
A. D., IMT.
[L. B.] JOHN FOSTER,
Mayor C. A.
Alt eat; L. T. Blome, C. C.
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AN ORDINANCE,
To Equalise the several Wards of the City
of Augusta :
Sec. L Be it Ordained by the City
Council of Augusta, and it is hereby Or
dained by the authority of the same, That
o • and after the second Monday \u April,
1867* the Boundaries of the Wards of this
City shall be changed as follows ;
Sgc. 11. All that portion of the City
lying between East Boundary and Centre
stroots, aod between the Fiver and South
■ Boundary street, shall be known and desig
nated as Ward Number One.
Sue. 111. All that portion of the City
lying between Centre And Jackson streets,
and between the River and South Boundary
street, shall be known and designated as
Ward Number Two.
Ssc. IV. Ail that portion of the City
lying between Jackson and Cuinining streets,
and between the River and South Boundary
street, shall be known and designated as
Ward Number Three.
Sbc. V. All that portion of the City
lying between Cumming and West Boun
dary street, and between the River and
South Boundary street, shall be known and
designated as Ward Number Four.
Sbc. VI. And be it further Ordained,
That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances
militatiog against this Ordinance be, aud
the same are hereby, repealed.
Done in Council this 4th day of January,
A. D., 1567. JOHN FOSTER,
[L. S.] Mayor C. A.
Attest. L. T. Blome, C. C.
janft—-lot
AN ORDINANCE,
To Amend the One Hundred and Fifteenth
Section of the General Ordinance:
Sec. I. Be it Ordained by the City Council
of Augusta, and it is hereby Ordained by the
Authority of the same , That, flora and after
the passage of this Ordinance, the One Hun
dred and Fifteenth Section of the General
Ordinance shall bo amended so as to read as
follows:
Sr.c. 11. The City Council shall, on the
second Saturday in January, 1867, electa
City Surveyor, who shall hold his offico foi
the term of three years, unless sooner dis
charged for incumpetoncy or improper con
duct; and shall rccive an annual salary of
nine hundred dollars per annum, payable iu
monthly installments. He shall, before he
outers upon the duties of his Office, give
bond and good security, in the sum of one
thousand dollars, conditioned for the faith
ful discharge of his duties, aud shall take
the following oath, or affirmation, before the
Mayor, or any Member of Council: “Ido
solemnly swear, [or affirm, as the case may
be.] that I will, to the best of my knowledge
and skill, and without favor or affection to
any party, correctly survey any lot or lots,
street or streets, when caliod upon for that
purpose ; and also, report any and all en
croachments upon any of the streets of this
City, that may come to my knowledge—So
help me, God!”
Skc. 111. It shall be his duty, on tbo appli
cation of tho City C ouncil, or of any citizen,
to repair to any place within the City, and
then and there designate and define the
boundary of any lot or lots, street or streets,
and perform sueh other work in bis line as
may be required of him by Council, without
extra charge; and for such service rendered
by tho Surveyor to any person or persons he
k shall receive from ?ho person or persons so
employing him, five dollars for the survey
sos each lot, and making out a certificate of
the same. It shall also be his duty to re
port to tho Recorder's Court, ail violations
of the Sixteeuih (Section ; and tho said Re
corder shall give parties violating this Sec
tion thirty days notice to comply with its
provisions, under a peualty of not exceed
ing one hundred dollars por day for each day
thereafter that such violation continues.
Sec. IV. No person or persons shall
hereafter build upon any street or public
alley in this City, without fust obtaining a
certificate from the City Surveyor, that his,
her, or their street lines coinform to the plan
of the City of Augusta, made by Wiliium
Phillips, in the year eighteen hundred and
fifty-five, or to such other plan as may be
deemed necessary and proper by the City
Surveyor, under a penalty of not exceeding
ten dollars for each offence.
Sec. V. It shall, also, be his duty to pre
pare a Map of this City, without extra pay,
it Council requires it.
Skc. VI. And be it further Ordained,
That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances
militating against this Ordinance be, and the
same are, hereby repealed.
Done in Council, this 4th day of January,
A. D., 1867. JOHN FOSTER,
[L. S.] Mayor C. A.
Attest: L. T. Blome, C. C. ja6—lOt
Take Is! otice!
EVERYBODY GO TO
Russel’s Big Raffle,
Tuesday nipbt next, Jan. Btb, at 7 o’clock,
or. if tbe weather is disagreeable, will come
off tbe first fine night.
SIX SPLENDID PRIZES !
A few Chances left, which, unless taken,
will be rallied tor.
BROAD STREET.
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ESTABLISHED IN 1850.
Extensive and attractive sup
plies of Rich Jewelry, Gold and Silver
Watches, and solid Silverware of every de
scription, Diamond Rings and Pins, Ladies’
Gold Leon tine and Chatelaine Chains, Gent’s
Guard, Vest, and Fob Chains, Wedding
Rings, Bridal Setts of l’oarls,
ALSO,
STERLING SILVER
FOR
BRIDAL PSJBSSNTS,
AND A GREAT VARIETY OF
FANCY AKTICI.ES.
Fine Watches and Jewelry repaired at
A. PItONTAIiT’S OLD* STAND,
163 Broad street.
One door below Augusta Hotel.
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For {(.eat aud Sale.
To Rent,
That desirable residence, on
the upper end of Greene street, con
taining six large rooms, with the necessary
out-buiidinga—all in good repair, and a
well of excellent water.
Belonging to the place is four acres of
first-rate Land, suitable for gardening, nnd
a number of choice Fruit Trees. Posses
sion given immediately.
Apply to M. E. HILL,
no]4—tf Augusta Factory.
HOUSE TO RENT.
SITUATE ON THE CORNER OF CAL
HOUN and Mclntosh streets, Cnntiuu
,ing Eight Rooms; Kitchen witlj Two Rpotqs.
There is also a good Gardon attached to the
House. Water on the premises.
For particular*! apply on the promises, or.
to J. W. JONES,
149 ElKs streot, 11
oclß—tf Opposite Palace Stahl,,.
TO RENT,
A DWELLING HOUSED
On the south Bide oi Groeno streot,
Between Mclntosh nnd Washington—
t Containing Seven Rooms.
JAMES W. WALKER,
oc3—tf No. 3 Mclntosh street.
h Meats and ProvUiona,
Com© to
JEiller’s ffl eat Store *
IF YOU WANT
TO BUY TH*J BEST!
' (Clarke’s old stand),
HO. 114 BROAD STREET.
I INTEND TO KEEP THE BEST
MEATS (he aarket affords. All that
wirh Choice Meat, and with it cat to tait
them, I inrite them to gire me a call. I
hare in (tore the finest
BEEF and PORK in t%i* market
Choice Star Steaka BEEF
Choice Round Steaka BEEF
Choice Porlar-honse Steaks BEEF
Choice Chuck Steaka BEEF
Choice POKK STEAKS
Choice PORK RIBS
Choice BACK BONES
Choice VEAL CUTLETS
Choice MUtTON CHOPS
PORK SAUSAGES
PORK SAUSAGE MEAT
MIXED SAUSAGES
BOLOGNA SAUSAGE—made by tho
beat maker in the city.
Alao, just arrived, new Sugar Cured
HAMS and new BREAKFAST BACON,
with a choice lot of GROCERIES. Gire
me a eall, and 1 know you will buy.
JOSIMI MILLER,
South aide, opposite Lowor Market.
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CORN, HAY; FLOUR, ETC.
500 BUSHELS coRN ’
100 bales NORTHERN HAY,
100 barrels FLOUR,
10 hhds MOLASSES,
10 hhds LIGHT BROWN SUGAR,
50 bags COFFEE,
For sale by
O’DOWD & MULHERIN.
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“applesT
SPLENDID LOT,
For sale by
R. H. BAKER,
Corner Ellis and Campbell streets.
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LOUISVILLE PRODUCE HOUSE.
QEORGE C. NEWBERRY,
(Successor to Cropper, Patten <fc Cos., Es
tablished 1860).
PRODUCE BROKER
ASI)
. COMMISIUN MERCHANT.
Wholesule denier iu
Corn, Oats, Hay, Flour, Bacon,
Lard, Cheese, Butter, Eggs,
Potatoes, Onions, Dried aud Green Fruits.
Cora shipped in New ltosowed Gunnies,
Railroad Receipts sigbned through to
Augusta.
Orders, accompanied with Cash or
proper City references, promptly attended
to.
Communications answered promptly.
39 and 41 Fourth streot.
jafi—lm Louisville, K.v.
PLOWS!
Onn CELEBRATED “CALHOUN A
4/UU ATKINSON”
Cotton Plows l
For sale bv
jafi—lst E. M. BRUCE <fc CO.
PHOTOGRAPHS
AT
53.50 pen Doz!
poRCKLAIN PICTURES,
AMBROTYPE3, OIL PAINTINGS, Etc.,
At very low rates, at
R. C. BROOCKS & CO.’S
GALLERY OF FIXE ARTS,
199 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA*
Over Schreiner & Son’s Book Store.
ja6—6t.
NOW READY!
AND FOR SALE AT
PERKINS’ GALLERY,
NEXT DOOR ABOVE
DAILY PRESS OFFICE,
(192 BROAD STREET.)
PHOTOGRAPHS
FROM LIFE OF
THE LAMENTED
BISHOP ELLIOT.
Said by himself and friends to he the hest
ever taken of him.
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PURE APPLE
BB A. NX) Yt
BARRELS f» m:..
Pure Apple Brandy
FROM PATRICK CO. VIRGINIA "
Just reoeivod on Consignment and for sale
by
> BLAIR, SMITH * CO.,
298 Broad stroet.
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Ooncert HCall.
Hairy Wotkina. Manager.
Charles J. Fyffe ...Stage Manager.
CONTIN UATION FOR
SIX SIGHTS LOIOER
or THK
MOST SUCCESSFUL ENOA OEiIBNT
Ever played in this eity.
THE DISTINGUISHED ARTTSTES,
Mr. and Mrs. Harr/ Watkins,
During the past week ba7e succeeded, despite
the inclemency of the weather, in attracting
Large and Brilliant Assemblages
of the elite and fashion of Augusta. This
wonderful success culminated, on Friday
evening, in a
Grand Popular Ovation,
the Hall being crowded to its utmost capac
ity, and large numbers of ladies and gentle
men were turned away, unable to procure
admirsion. Air. and Mrs. Watkins will ap
pear during the week commencing
Monday Eveniug, Jan, 7, 1867,
IN A
SERIES OF FA VORITE PLA YS.
Seats secured at Schreiner’s Mnsic Store,
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DANCING SCHOOL.
JAT MASONIC HALL,
P. T. STrYwINSKI,
Will be opon on MONDAY AF
TERNOON, January 7th, 1887.
Tanas for all session, $20 —half in ad
vance. de27—lm
Notice of Election.
Clerk of Cohncil’s Ofeice. )
Augusva, Ga., January 4tk, 1867. j
This annual election of city
OFFICERS, by the City Council of
Augusta, will take place at the Annual
Meeting, to bo held on SATURDAY EVE
NING NEXT, Jan. 12th, 1867. The fob
lowing Officors are to be elected, with the
salaries attached:
SALARIES
OFFICERS. PER ANNUM.
Collector & Treasurer $2,600.00
Clerk of Council 1,000.00
Assistant Collector & Treasurer.... 1,000.00
Chief of Police 1,620.00
Captain of Police 1,245.00
Three Lieutenants of Police, each.. 1,182.48
Five Sergeants of Police, each 840.00
Superintendent of Streets aod
Drains 1,125.00
Superintendent of Water Works
Pumps and Wells 1,000.00
Keeper of the Bridge 1,000 00
Clerk of tbo Lower Market 1,062.48
Clerk of the Upper Market 50.00
lamplighter .‘ 1,600.00
Keeper of the City Cemetery 750.00
Keeper of the City Hall 750.00
Keeper of the City Hospital 80 .00
Keeper of the Jail 1,000.00
City Sexton Foes
Cemetery Brick Mason Fees
Physician in Charge of i-mall Pox
Hospital 1,000.00
Wharfiuger Fees
Two Lot Inspectors, First and
Second Divisions, each 62.5<>
Inspector A Measurer of Wc od Fees
Registry Clerk, per month 62.50
Clerk of the City Court Fees
City Sheriff Fees
Also, at the same time, will bo appointed.
Th r y Policemen and Throe Bell Tover
Men, with pay at the rate of S6O per month,
for services performed ; a Deputy Keeper ot
the Bridge, at $750 per annum; and a
Deputy Clerk of tho Lower Market, at
$750 per annum.
Candidates must hand in their applica
tions by 12 o’clock M. of the day of Elec
tion. r
By order of Council.
L. T. BLOME,
jas—td Clerk of Council.
Attention Ladies
Call and seo. tho
JUSTLY CELEBRATED
FLORENCE SEW MAIM
A LL WHO HAVE SEEN THEM IN
use pronounce them the best family
SEWING MACHINE in th© world. We
will prove that they do a wider range of
work with much less trouble than any other.
We have a few left, which we are offering at
New York prices. Purchasers will be thor
oughly instructed in their Ut*e.
Ail kinds of garments mado up to order.
We have on haud many artiolos of ladies’
and children’s wear. Orders for stitching
of any description solicited.
Stumping for braiding executed neatly.
We have a variety of beautiful patterns.
Braiding done also.
MISSES JAMES,
Augusta Hotel Building,
Over W. 11. Warren dr Co.’s Store,
175 Broad street,
j«s—6 Augusta, Ga.
AT PRIVATE SALE,
A Splendid Residence,
NEAR THE CITY.
I OFFER FOR SALK ALL THAT
tract of Land in Richmond county, with
tbo improvements ihereon. known as “Hay
wood,” about three miles from Augusta, on
the Miliedgcville road, containing about
fifteen and a half acres.
In connection with the House is complete
gas work*, in order, n splendid well of water,
an excellent vegetable garden, with fruit
trees, all necessary out buildings, kitchen,
wash house, servants’ buildings, stable, aud
carriage house.
The Ilesidenoo contains eleven rooms.
The parlors and halls most boautifully fres
coed. 'I ho entire establishment is complete,
with every modern improvement. A neat
flower yard in frout of the house* hedges all
around; also, fine large groves ou eittior side
adjoining.^
This is one of the best and most desirable
residences in this county, and is truly a
“comfortable homo.” And, if desired, tbe
furniture, which is new aud elegant, can be
purchased with tho house. For terms aud
further particulars apply to
W. 11. GOODRICH,
ja4—tf 271 Broad street.
[Piles Cured,
WITHOUT THE KNIFE.
Dr. J. a. CLOPTON, who' HAS Vis
ited Georgia for many years, ie now at
tbe Planters’ Hotel, whore he may be con
sulted until tho 11th.
Ho treats PILES, FISTULAS, FIS
SURES, STRICTURES, POLYPUS, CAR
BUNCLES, DISEASES OF TUE EYE.
Special attention given to DISEASES OF
FEMALES.
Testimonials may ba soon at his room.
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LIME ! LIME I
TIERCES lime
Just received on Oousigument and for sale
low by
BLAIR, SMITH * CO,
jafi—3t 298 Broad street.
Planters’ Hotel,
LADIES’ ENTRANCE, PARLOR NO. J,
(Second Floor.)
ISIII
LATE OP BERLIN, PRUSSIA.
Important Lew Invention !
AUSTRALIAN CRYSTAL,
SINGLE AND DOUBLE VISION
S PBOTAOLES
7he Only Perfect tens in Existence!
Superior to »ny other in me—constructed
in occcordance with the science aDd philosophy
of nntnre in the peculiar form of a CONCAVO
CONVEX ELLIPSIS. Admirably adapted to
the Organ of Sight, and perfectly natural to
the eye, affording altogether tho hest artificial
help to the human vision ever invented.
6old only by the Professor of Optics and
Spectacle Manufacturer.
THK ADVANTAGES of these Spoetacles
over all others, are—
-Ist. The only true Lens known, being per
fectly freo from chromatic light, so well known
‘to be tho cause of injury to the vision, and
which makes tho change from Spectacles to
Glasses of stronger powers, so often re*fnired,
while both near and distant objects arc seen
with equal facility through the same Glasses.
2d. Can he worn with perfect case for any
length of time at one sitting, giving astonish
ing clearness of vision, particularly by candle
or other artificial light—comfort to the Spec
tacle wearer hitherto unknown.
3d. When the eyes ache or pain through the
action of a bright light, each as is reflected
from snow, snnny weather, white paper, and
in reading, writing, or sewing, or vivid colored
bodies, these Lenses, by softening the rays,
effect a most agreeable sensation and give
great relief.
4th. In all nervous affections of tho eyes
causing dull and startling pains in the eye
ball or temple, appoarar.ee of luminous
and dark spots in Itc atmosphere, achic-r
or feeling like sand in the eye, the disturbed
nerves aro quieted and soothed.
sth. Ground by peculiar machinery, got up
at great cost, mathematically calculated ex
pressly for the manufacture of this Lens, so as
to prodneo it with the true spherical accuracy,
and its focus is at the exact centre, a point
ot vital importance, and which no other Lens
possesses.
6th. Proof of Superiority over the old kind
of- Spectacles. They are used exclusively at
nil tho hospitals for diseases of the eye, ia
Berlin, Prussia, and elsewhere.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen, Professors of the
highest Opthaimio talent iu Augusta, Ga., aDd
in the Union :
Augusta, Ga., December Sth, 1866.
I have examined the Glasses of Dr. Bern
bnrdt, and find them of good quality. Die
testimonials are very numerous and exceed
ingly flattering. ■ L. A. DUGAS, M. 1).
Augusta, Ga., Dec 7, 1866.
I do most willingly hear my testimony in
favor of the superiority of tho Australian
Crystal—single and double vision spectacles—
over all other kinds. They are constructed
upon the best established and understood prin
ciples of optics, and their adaptation to the
Human eye iu its different conditions of Tision
is so perfect, as to render eight easy without
effort. Iu my opinion, none others should*
used, since the eves once used to those dot.
seem to grow old, and by having a locust
any point of the surface, they appear to re
store the eyes to their youthful energy.
LEWIS D. FORD, M. D.
Augusta, Ga. Dec. 7, lSfi6.
I have examined a great variety of Glasses
manufactured by Professor M. Bernhardt, amt
in justice to tho Professor, must say that his
Glasses are of a superior quality, adapted to
meet the wants of almost every eye, where the
vision is in any way imperfect, ilhe Professor
selected for me a pair of his Australian Crystal
Glasses, which are of a very superior quality
aud workmanship, rendering vision very dis
tinct, almost as perfect as in youth. 1 yield
this testimony in favor of the Professor’s
Glasses most cheerfully.
C. C. PRITCHARD, M. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7, 1866.
I very cordially recommend Prof. M. Bern
hardt to all who may require Glasses.
DkSAUSSUKE FORD, X. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7, ISBC.
We have examined the Looses of Professor
Bernhardt, and consider them superior to auy
wo have seen. They are admirably adapted not
only to improve the iinperfuctious of impaired
sight, hut to relievo the Weariness of vision
which constant study produces. Many of tho
Glasses are of new aud ingenious contrivance.
'Ve cordially recommend the Professor to ail
those who require soieoiific optical assistance.
* U. 11. BIGNON, M. !>.,
JOHN L. COLEMAN, M. D.
w. h. doughty, m. and.
WM. li. CLARKE,
GREGORY DUGGAN.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. S, 1866.
I liavo examined the Glasses of Dr. M.
Bernhardt, of Europe, aud have tried them.
They are very remarkablo for their beauty of
workmanship, and for their power to assist the
vision. Dr. M. Bernhardt has rood*- Optics
the study of his life, and is evidently most
thoroughly aeqoainled with the science.
He is a native of Berlin, Prussia, and has
studied there, but,has.for several years been a
resident of New York. The diseased aud aged
will find great relief from the use of his Glosses.
1 have seen numerous testimonials to thu ex
cellence of his Glasses, and to hi- skill os aa
Optician, and I would recommend him to
R nose vision is impaired either through age or
di-ease. JOSEPH R. WILSON,
Pastor First Presbyterian Church.
Sataxxah, Ga., Nov. 29, 1866.
I hereby certify that Mrs. Darcuport has
been affected wiih Amorousis tor about two
months ; It became almost complete. On the
2d of November last, Kcmording to my own
advice, she placed herself under tbe charge of
I>r. M. Bernhardt. Her vision has rapidly
improved, fthe can now read small print
with or without glasses.
J URIAH HARRIS, M. D.
I fully endorse what I)r. Harris has above
said. W. N. WARING, M. D.
SAViNttAH, Nov. 26, 1866.
Projeneor if. Rcrnhardt, Optician and Ocnlint :
I cheerfully state to you that a further ae
quainluuoc, with you and your most excellent
Glasses. b»s confirmed my first impressions as
to your thill and their superiority over tho
general ruD, aud I rec'ontmeud ; all whose
vision is in any way Unpaired, as mine unfor
tunately is, to avail theoisolves of your science.
Respectfully, yours,
R. D. ARNOLD, M. D.
Testimonials similar to the above may ho
seen at Prof. BERNHARDT’S office, from
Jos. U. Plunkett, Pastor of St. Paul’s, Ports
mouth, Ya.
Hoc- Jas. D. Orr, Governor of South Carolina.
H*m. Jonathan Worth; Gov. of North Carolina.
Hon. A. if. Curtin, Gov. of.Pennsylvania,
lion. 0. P. Merton, Governor of Indiana.
Hon. 11. 11. Swiss, Kx-Gov. of Minnesota.
Hob. Alex. Ramsey, Es Gov. of-Minuesota.
Hon Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois.
H. teyinonr, Ex-Gov. of New York.
R. E. Fenton, Gov. of New York,
And other distinguished gentlemen.
OFFICE HOURS—From 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
PLANTERS’ HOTEL.
N. B.—Owing to engagements elsewhere,
Professor BEHNiIAEDT will be able to remain
here hut a short time only. dell—lm